Publication: Larsen Syndrome: A Case Report Authors
Date
2012
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Larsen syndrome was first described in 1950 by Larsen, Schottstaedt and Bost. This rare inherited disorder is characterized by congenital dislocation of multiple joints along with other anomalies of heart, face, hands and bones. Awareness of this condition and assosciated complications helps in better follow up and management of these patients.
Description
N Mitra
Senior Paediatrician, Department of Paediatrics, Southern Railway Hospital, Chennai
Dr Narayanswamy Kannan
VS Kumar
Sr DMO, Department of Paediatrics, Southern Railway Hospital, Chennai
G Kavita
Sr DMO, Department of Paediatrics, Southern Railway Hospital, Chennai
Keywords
Genu recurvatum, Short stature, Hypodontia, Bifid uvula, Submucosal cleft palate, Cardiac anomaly